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Protect vulnerable people from fraud

With the rise of sophisticated digital scams, vulnerable individuals are at greater risk of losing their life savings in a single click or tap.

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RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) urges families to plan ahead to minimise Inheritance Tax

RIAA Barker Gillette UK, a prominent West End law firm, is urging families to take proactive steps to reduce their inheritance tax (IHT) liabilities.

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Flexible working legislation updates

Key highlights and best practices employers need to know.

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RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) act in major share sale

RIAA Barker Gillette UK successfully represents Russell Ambrose in a major share sale in Eye Hospitals Group Limited.

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Fair tips for all: New legislation ensures transparency in gratuity distribution

New rules to ensure fairness and transparency around handling tips, gratuities, and service charges for hospitality and other service sector businesses come into force on 1 July 2024. The new rules are designed to create an even-handed approach in situations where the employer controls how tips are distributed.

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Preventing sexual harassment

Employers are facing a pivotal moment as they brace for new regulations regarding sexual harassment set to take effect in October 2024.

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Planning for the future: What to include in a UK shareholders’ agreement

A well-drafted agreement sets clear ground rules for how the company is run, how decisions are made, and what happens when circumstances change.

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Understanding Court of Protection applications in England and Wales

When someone can no longer make decisions for themselves and has not put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, the Court of Protection can step in. This article explains what the Court of Protection does, when an application may be needed, and what the application process entails.

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Warranties and indemnities: Key protections in share and asset sales

An overview of warranties and indemnities in share and asset sales, explaining key differences, common protections, liability limits and risk allocation.

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Dilapidations explained: What commercial tenants and landlords need to know

Dilapidations are a common source of dispute at the end of a commercial lease. They can involve significant sums of money and often come as an unwelcome surprise to tenants who believed they had left a property in reasonable condition. Understanding what dilapidations cover and how claims are assessed is essential for both landlords and tenants navigating the end of a lease.

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The role of due diligence in corporate transactions

In corporate transactions, due diligence is a key stage that usually follows agreement of Heads of Terms, allowing the Buyer to investigate the target company or its assets before committing to the deal.

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Love in later life and the inheritance tax trap

Increasingly, lawyers are seeing couples who have chosen to live together rather than marry, sometimes for many years, without fully appreciating how differently the law treats them, particularly when it comes to inheritance tax and financial protection on death.

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